The Ravens shocked the Patriots in Sunday’s AFC wild-card playoff game in Foxborough, Mass., by scoring 24 points in the first quarter. That’s tied for the second-best first quarter in NFL postseason history.

Once again the Patriots’ early demise is being greatly exaggerated. Even with the loss of WR Wes Welker, who led the league with 123 receptions, the Patriots have always been prepared for what comes next.

So far, so good for Patriots QB Tom Brady in his comeback from a knee injury. In his first game action since Week 1 of last season, Brady started and played nearly all of the first half in Thursday’s <a preseason opener against the Eagles.